Smoothie King Center is where the Phoenix Suns (12-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) will match up on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET. Tyus Jones is one of the players to watch when these two teams hit the hardwood.
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Suns vs. Pelicans: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and AZFamily
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Suns' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.7% | 12 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3% | 15 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 15 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.2 | 18 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13 | 8 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 28 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.3% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.5% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.4 | 17 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 19 |
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Suns vs. Pelicans Top Players
Suns
- Devin Booker averages 25 points per game while adding 3.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists for the Suns.
- Jones adds 11.7 points, 7.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game, and Jusuf Nurkic contributes with 8.9 points, 1.3 assists and 9.9 rebounds per outing.
- Booker knocks down 2.7 threes per game to lead active Suns.
- Phoenix's blocks tend to come from Kevin Durant, who collects 1.5 per game. Booker is a primary source of steals for Phoenix, averaging 1.1 steals an outing.
Pelicans
- Brandon Ingram has the top spot on the Pelicans scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 22.9 points and 5.4 assists per game.
- Yves Missi's per-game averages this season are nine points, 1.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds.
- Ingram averages 2.4 made threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a lift from Javonte Green's 1.1 steals and Missi's 1.2 blocks per game.
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Suns vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Suns
Suns:
Collin Gillespie: Out (Ankle),
Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Ankle),
Kevin Durant: Out (Ankle),
Ryan Dunn: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Daniel Theis: Out (Neck)
Suns' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | Knicks | L 138-122 | Home |
| 11/26/2024 | Lakers | W 127-100 | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Nets | L 127-117 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Warriors | W 113-105 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Spurs | W 104-93 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Heat | - | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/13/2024 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Pacers | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | Pacers | L 114-110 | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Raptors | L 119-93 | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Grizzlies | L 120-109 | Away |
| 12/1/2024 | Knicks | L 118-85 | Away |
| 12/2/2024 | Hawks | L 124-112 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | - | Away |
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